Boots Anson-Roa

María Elisa Cristóbal-Anson or Boots Anson-Roa (born January 30, 1945) is a Filipino actress, columnist, editor, and lecturer.

She was born on January 30, 1945. Anson-Roa, a Bicolana, is the eldest daughter of post-war matinee idol Oscar Moreno, then known as the Robert Taylor of the Philippines, and Belen Cristobal, a descendant of Epifanio de los Santos. She finished her primary and secondary education at the posh Assumption Convent in Herran St., Manila. Her younger brother, Alvin Anson (born October 20, 1962; Manila) was also a lead actor and model. Anson-Roa was married to Pete Roa, her co-host in the series Dance-o-Rama from 1964 until his death in 2007. They have four children: Leah Cuevas, Joey, Chiqui Roa-Puno, and Ben from whom they have nine grandchildren. On November 30, 2013, she was engaged to lawyer Francisco "King" Rodrigo Jr., son of Senator Francisco Soc Rodrigo; They married on June 14, 2014.

Boots Anson-Roa is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 30 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Until She Remembers (2026), GG: Good Game (2024), Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune (2022), Obsession (2019), The Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi (2018), The Baggage (2017), Destined to be Yours (2017), Princess in the Palace (2015). The recorded credits span 1970 to 2026, including 17 movies and 13 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.